What we offer

Tools & Machinery

Our facility is equipped with state-of-the-art tools and machinery for metalworking and fabrication, including:

  • MIG and TIG welders

  • CNC Plasma cutter

  • Marvel band saw

  • Large and small tube rollers

  • Bench grinders

  • Sheet metal shaping equipment: benders, rollers, English wheel, planishing hammers, brakes, and more.

Our latest additions are a shared electronics studio with a 3D printer and a machine shop with drill presses, a mill, a lathe, and associated tooling.

Studio Space

We have over 50 shipping containers that are converted into work-only artist studios for rent. Upper containers have a beautiful view of the bay.

We also have a 5000 sq ft shared metal shop, electronics studio, inside lounge, and social deck outside.

Studio prices:

Upper Studios: $500 per month
Lower Studios: $600 per month

For the right project, we also rent indoor and outdoor space for temporary (2 month+ build projects). We also offer some limited shop spaces for Burning Man honorarium projects during build time.

Interested in renting a studio space or shipping container?

Please fill out our Studio Request Form to share your information and request needs and we’ll get back to you soon. Thank you!

Bayview-Hunters Point, San Francisco Community Residency Program

To provide artistic and career enriching opportunities and support and connect with our local community, The Box Shop is now hosting a one-month residency program for members of the Bayview-Hunters Point community.


Each month, one of our neighbors is selected to work on a proposed project at The Box Shop. Each resident is provided with a 5x8 container studio, access to the Box Shop communal equipment, and a mentor to help them see their project through.